To the families of the war dead and others

The 11th Special Funeral Allowance will be provided

Purpose of Special Funeral Allowance

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the post-war period, we reflect on the precious sacrifices of the war dead and others that became the foundation of today's peace and prosperity in our country, and as a nation, we express our condolences once again. Special condolence payments (registered government bonds) will be provided to the bereaved families of the war dead and others.
Regarding the 11th special condolence payment, we will issue registered government bonds with a face value of 250,000 yen (5,000 yen per year for 5 years repayment).

Eligible Recipients

If there are no surviving family members of the deceased at the time of death, such as the wife or parents of the deceased, who are receiving "public assistance under the Pension Law" or "survivor's Pension under the Act on Assistance for War Wounded and Bereaved Families" as of April 1, 2020 (reference date), it will be paid to one surviving family member in the following order of priority.

1. Those who acquired the right to receive condolence money under the Act on Support for War Wounded, War Dead, and Their Families by April 1, 2020
2. Children of the Fallen
3. The (1) parents (2) grandchildren (3) grandparents (4) siblings of the deceased soldiers, etc. Note that the order may change depending on whether the requirements, such as having a financial relationship with the deceased at the time of their death, are met.
4. Relatives within the third degree of kinship (nephews, nieces, etc.) of the deceased soldiers other than those mentioned in 1 to 3 above. However, this applies only to those who had a continuous economic relationship for more than one year until the time of the deceased's death.

Payment Details

Face value of 250,000 yen, registered government bonds with a 5-year redemption period

Billing Period

From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023

Please note that you will no longer be able to receive the 11th special condolence payment after the application period has passed.

Billing Counter

Livelihood Welfare Division Community Welfare Section
Phone 042-378-2111 (Extension 213)

For details on the billing process, please contact us.